Birmingham-Southern College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 713 students.
About This School
Birmingham-Southern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama with approximately 713 undergraduate students enrolled. Birmingham-Southern College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,351 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $53,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Birmingham–Southern College (BSC) was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college was affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The college's student body was approximately 975 students when it closed at the end of the 2023–24 school year after years of financial trouble.
Important note for any family researching this school: Birmingham-Southern College permanently closed at the end of the 2023–24 academic year following prolonged financial difficulties, so it is no longer an option for prospective students. If you were drawn to its small liberal arts environment and the relatively modest median debt of $16,000, you'll want to redirect that search toward comparable small liberal arts colleges that remain financially stable and accredited.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (713 undergraduates).
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